It is currently a busy time on Government Consultantions and a number of the more recent ones can be found on our Consultation Page at the Yorkshire Union of Law Societies https://yorkshireunion.org.uk/consultations/ Two particular consultations are likely to be of interest to Solicitors : Dispute Resolution A consultation on how Dispute Resolution and modern litigation should now look including the
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The Common Platform which has been developed by HMCTS to streamline the delivery of justice is now rolling out more widely across the North East Circuit . In the first place this affects criminal practitioners who should register for the platform asap Please follow this link for the guidance Registering for Common Platform In addition the links below may be
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No one can have failed to have been affected by the recent events that have been occuring in Afganistan . As we have all watched the scenes on our screens our concerns have quickly turned to those who may be at risk following the new regime taking control of the country . For the Legal Profession we are particularly concerned
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The latest Edition of the Doncaster & District Law Society Newsletter is now available for Summer 2021 This edition includes : Some form of normality Doncaster Legal Walk 2021 Freedom Day Yorkshire Yorkshire Union of Law Societies Paul’s been busy! Meet our Training Officers Access it here DDLS Newsletter Summer 2021
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Criminal Legal Aid Roundtable Event 8th July 2021 5.30 pm to 7.00pm The Yorkshire Union of Law Societies working jointly with the Law Society would like to invite criminal legal aid practitioners in Yorkshire to a virtual roundtable discussion with Sir Christopher Bellamy QC. As you may know, Sir Christopher Bellamy QC is chairing an independent review of the criminal
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Improving social mobility is vitally important to the legal profession. Not only is it our altruistic duty to help those from impoverished backgrounds, but by being more inclusive we can ensure that we have access to the best and brightest new lawyers out there, no matter where they came from. This is particularly relevant to DDLS members, given the economic
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After intensive lobbying led by the Law Society the SRA announced today that its Board had concluded that the previous decision to close SIF was to be temporarily reversed for the next 12 months whilst all options were considered for the future . The SRA recognised the changed enviroment and that the insurance market had “hardened ” such that affordable
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The Law Society Awards deadline for entries has been extended until 4 June 2021. In recognition of the uncertainty facing law firms and solicitors, Entering is easy and free. Simply use the award criteria and entry requirements to explain why your entry should be considered. Highlight all the great work you do – enter now. Follow this link for more
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The Latest Edition of the Leeds & Yorkshire Lawyer is available here : LYL-169-min
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The Solicitors Indemnity Fund is due to close later this year and the Law Society is currently engaed in strong representations to the SRA that this should be stopped as it will mean both retired memebrs and current solicitors could face the prospect on claims which will not have any insurance protection putting their retirement and assets at significant risk
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